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Housekeeping Operations Assistant Director

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NYFull-time$90–106K/yrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$90–106K/yr
Location
Stony Brook, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Housekeeping Operations Assistant Director oversees custodial services in a major healthcare facility, including staffing, cleaning programs, audits, inventory, budgets, and operational reporting. The role coordinates work across shifts, maintains facility cleanliness and patient-room turnaround, and supervises hiring, training, performance evaluation, and corrective action. Candidates need an associate degree and five years of custodial service operations experience, or seven years of progressive custodial service management experience in lieu of the degree.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Custodial OperationsCustodial SoftwareQuality ProgramsService Quality ImprovementHCAHPSHealthcare Facility Maintenance

Qualifications

Associate's Degree or Seven Years Custodial ManagementFive Years Custodial Operations ExperienceSeven Years Progressive Custodial Management ExperienceBachelor's DegreeCustodial Software Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Housekeeping Operations Assistant Director

Duties of a Housekeeping Operations Assistant Director may include the following but are not limited to:

  • Comply with regulatory agencies requirements, i.e. JCAHO, DOH, OSHA, EOC, etc.

  • Operations manager will round daily with unit personnel throughout the facility to maintain cleanliness, and conduct unit and room audits and initiate corrective action.

  • Responsible for coordinating work flow with shift managers on day, evening and night shift to insure work is performed effectively and efficiently.

  • Hiring and assigning staff.

  • Utilize software program to assign and maintain facility in a clean, sanitary and safe condition.

  • Utilize software program to enhance patient flow monitoring and reducing response, clean and turnaround time in patient rooms.

  • Responsible for coordinating and maintaining Hard Floor Surface Program on day evening and night shift.

  • Supervises and administers a program of systematic cleaning and care of assigned building areas or the entire program in accordance with established guidelines.

  • Plans and schedules staff assignments and cleaning services; reassigns staff to ensure that work is accomplished according to schedule and that staff is fully utilized; and shifts personnel to handle emergency cleaning, maintenance and care projects.

  • Informs staff of custodial and related policies and directives in meetings and memorandum.

  • Evaluates and makes recommendations for equipment, changes in cleaning methods, and work performance standards to ensure a more effective and efficient cleaning program.

  • Prepares a portion or the entire annual equipment, supplies, and personnel budget for the custodial operation.

  • Supervises the custodial program inventory system, including the requisitioning and proper distribution and control of new cleaning equipment and supplies.

  • Inspects, audits buildings and assigned area for compliance with cleaning guidelines; and investigates complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and takes corrective action.

  • Prepares or reviews for accuracy periodic reports, such as work activity, cost reports, and staff utilization and requirements and advises management on custodial operations.

  • Performs the full range of supervisory duties such as interviewing and selecting staff; establishing training standards and training new employees; resolving personnel problems; evaluating work performance, and taking appropriate disciplinary action, as necessary; approving requests for leave and signing time cards; and recommending retention or termination of employees.

Qualifications

Required : Associates degree and five years experience in Custodial Service operations. Extensive knowledge in operation, software and quality programs that reflect marked improvements in Service Quality and HCAHPS scores. Experience includes maintaining a major health care facility. In lieu of Associates degree, seven years of progressive Custodial Service Management experience.

Preferred : Bachelors Degree with Experience in Custodial Service Operational Software Programs

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

  • Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.

  • All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.

  • This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.

  • This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services
    • Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
  • Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen
    • Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
  • Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

  • Location Pay : for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions

  • Shift Differentials : Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting [email protected] . We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable law. This process is separate from and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here (https://www.stonybrook.edu/police/) .

Visit our WHY WORK HERE (https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/jobs/working-here/index.php) page to learn about the total rewards we offer.

Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $xxx - $xxx / year.

The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

  • Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

  • Night shift differential ($000), evening shift differential ($000)

  • Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)

  • Geographic Pay ($000)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

Job Number: 2602794

Official Job Title: : TH Senior Instructional Support Specialist

Job Field : Housekeeping

Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: : Hospital Custodial Services

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Evening Shift Shift Hours: : 3:00pm-11:30pm Pass Days: : Sat, Sun

Posting Start Date : Aug 19, 2026

Posting End Date : Nov 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary: : $90,203 - $106,121 / year

Salary Grade: : SL4

SBU Area: : Stony Brook University Hospital

Req ID: 2602794

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